Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how Classroom Innovations Group ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of our site and services. This policy applies to the site and all products and services offered by Classroom Innovations Group, covering educational software development, curriculum design support, teacher professional development programs, classroom management solutions, integrated learning platforms, interactive display technology consulting, digital resource curation, and EdTech implementation strategy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our site or through our online platform. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain site or service-related activities.
We may also collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users' means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
For some of our services, particularly those related to integrated learning platforms and classroom management solutions, we may process information provided by or on behalf of educational institutions or parents/guardians about students. This may include student names, identification numbers, academic progress, and usage data within the service. We process such data under strict contractual obligations and in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including those concerning children's online privacy such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and relevant provisions of the GDPR.
How We Use Collected Information
Classroom Innovations Group collects and uses Users' personal information for the following purposes:
To improve customer service: Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our site.
To improve our site and services: We may use feedback you provide and usage data to improve our products and services, including educational software development and curriculum design support.
To process payments: We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
To run a promotion, contest, survey, or other site feature: To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
To send periodic communications: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order or use of services. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future communications, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each communication.
To provide and maintain the service: Using the information to operate our online platform and deliver the educational technology services you have requested or accessed, such as teacher professional development programs or classroom management solutions.
For educational purposes: When providing educational software or platforms, we process data to facilitate learning, track progress, and provide educational content and tools. This processing is typically conducted under agreement with educational institutions or parents/guardians, in compliance with applicable laws.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on several legal bases, including:
Your consent: Where you have given us explicit permission to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Performance of a contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, such as providing access to our integrated learning platforms.
Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms which require protection of personal data. This may include interests such as improving our services (e.g., through usage analytics), preventing fraud, and ensuring the security of our platform.
Protection of vital interests: Where processing is necessary to protect your or another person's vital interests.
Public interest: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us.
When processing personal data of children in educational settings, we rely on agreements with educational institutions or parental/guardian consent, in compliance with applicable laws such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and relevant provisions of the GDPR regarding children's data.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our site or platform.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the site/platform and its Users happens over an SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out communications or providing IT support. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and comply with applicable privacy laws.
We may also disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, respond to claims, or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Classroom Innovations Group, our Users, or the public.
When processing data on behalf of educational institutions under agreement, we share data only as instructed by the institution and in accordance with our agreements with them and applicable privacy laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in the USA.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, for our legitimate business purposes, and to comply with our legal obligations. The precise period for which we keep data varies depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected. When data is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it. For data processed under agreements with educational institutions or parents/guardians for specific services, retention periods are often governed by those agreements and applicable laws.
Your Data Protection Rights
In accordance with applicable data protection laws, particularly the GDPR, Users may have the following rights regarding their personal data:
The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data we hold.
The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
The right to withdraw consent: Where we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.
The right to complain to a supervisory authority: You have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about our collection and use of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request consistent with applicable law.
Cookies
Our site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Users' web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the site or our services may not function properly.
Third Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our site. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Children's Online Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is especially important, given our focus on education technology. We comply with applicable laws regarding children's data, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the USA and relevant provisions of the GDPR in Europe. Our services, particularly those used in educational settings, may involve processing data of students under the applicable age of consent in their jurisdiction. In such cases, we typically contract with educational institutions who are responsible for obtaining any necessary parental consent or authorization for the collection and use of student information within the service, or we may obtain consent directly from parents/guardians where required and appropriate. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the applicable age of consent without appropriate legal basis, such as verifiable consent from a parent or guardian or through an educational institution agreement acting on behalf of parents. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information directly from a child under the age of consent without proper authorization, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Classroom Innovations Group has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, the nature of the changes and the date of the last update will be indicated within the policy. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site or our services, or your dealings with us, please contact us at:
Classroom Innovations Group
1445 Blake St, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado, 80202
USA